Moved by the Pain of Another

Today, I am deeply moved by the pain of another.

A very dear friend endured surgery this week. I received a message a few moments ago regarding the degree of pain that she is in...10 out of 10. I was moved to tears by her pain. I cried out to the King of Kings for compassion, relief, and comfort.

Isaiah 49:13 AMP, "Sing for joy, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth, and break forth into singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion upon His afflicted."

I am thankful that He hears me when I pray. Jesus thanked His Father for the very same thing...His listening ear...right before Lazarus was raised from the dead (John 11:41). After Jesus gave thanks, the most incredible miracle of His ministry followed.

Thank You my Abba that You hear me when I pray for the needs of my friends, my family, my church...my very own needs.

Jesus was a man of compassion. He was moved by the pain of another. In fact, He was so moved at the pain we would suffer as a result of eternal separation from God, that He took our place. He gave of Himself, voluntarily gave His life in exchange for ours! Isnt' it amazing? AMAZING LOVE!!

The pain of another moves me today. Moves me to not only pray for my friend, but pray for a compassionate heart like His. A great exchange between His heart and mine.

A Tsunami of Love

I have this feeling. It's just a feeling. Not a girlie feeling, an achy feeling, or a mushy feeling. It's a deep feeling...that a tsunami is coming. There is a rumbling. A trembling. The waters are vibrating, the foundation is shifting...a better way is coming.

There's a song by Kari Jobe, Sweep Me Away, that captures what I'm feeling. This is what I'm asking Him for...

Sweep me away, Sweep me away in Your love
Where nothing else matters

Just You and me, Just You and me,
Sweep me away oh Lord

Your grace, it covers me
Your love, it covers me
Oh God, You cover me

I want to be drenched in the waters of love, joy, peace, and hope. I want to be refreshed in my motherhood, my marriage, and my relationships.

Teach me, Lord, to be a strong woman with a soft heart.

- Teach me to talk like You do
- Teach me to encourage like You do
- Teach me to love like You do
- Teach me to see the potential in others like You do
- Teach me a better way

Hebrews 7:20 MSG, "...Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works!"

There is a better way. There has to be. The Bible says that there is and it is in Him, by Him, and through Him...Jesus.

My anticipation is growing. My heart is soaring. The movement has begun. A tsunami of love - a better way - is on the rise.

Pray with me to be swept away.